Sermons on Receiving The Word:

If Necessary, Use Words

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 9, 2009

Ours is a living God who can only be known through relationship.

This morning I’ld like to focus on three words from John 15 – the words of Jesus, “Abide with me”. In John 15, Jesus talks about three vital RELATIONSHIPS. Our, • RELATIONSHIP to Christ (Jn 15:1-17) • RELATIONSHIP to other believers (Jn 15: 12-18) • RELATIONSHIP to the world (Jn 15:19-27) If I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

According To Your Word

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 29, 2009

Funeral sermon for Mary Henry, aged 101, prayer warrior and Bible student, who, like the Biblical Mary, could accept whatever the Word taught her.

Submission is not subservience. Humility is not the same thing as low self-esteem. In fact, it takes a strong and certain heart to be submissive and not subservient, to be humble and not cowardly. If ever there was a strong and certain heart, that was Mary Henry. She knew how to submit to all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Word And Eucharist Are One Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2009

The Gospel proclaims the divine reversal--the weak become strong by grace; thus also Word and Sacrament are the means by which weakness is strengthened.

June 15, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis Here in the penumbra of the Feast of Corpus Christi, it is particularly helpful to reflect on what many have called “the great reversal.” The Gospel is one frequently quoted to show the power of nonviolent resistence. Go two miles when forced to go one. St. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

A World Visited By The Word

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2008

Using the format of "The Night Before Christmas", an imaginative account of Joseph’s feelings at the nativity.

A worshiper’s task on Christmas Eve is always the same, and it is no simple one. The task is, first, to let the beauty of Christmas happen. It doesn’t require explaining or expounding. It just needs to happen. But then the task becomes more complex, for we gather on Christmas Even around this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Words Chiseled In Stone

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 30, 2008

Words chiseled in stone are for remembering. Jesus said I’m coming back - Stay Awake! This message underlines why.

33Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. 34It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. 35Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: United Methodist

A Word About Christmas Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Dec 5, 2008

There are many words we can use to describe Christmas but Christmas isn’t about words but about THE WORD--Jesus Christ!

A Word About Christmas Part 1 Introduction: People have all kinds of different ideas about Christmas and as we enter this Christmas Season I’d like to share with you a few ideas about Christmas. But I don’t necessarily want to share with you my ideas about Christmas, but instead to share with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefit Of God's Word

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 6, 2009

How many times do we take God’s precious Word for granted?

The Benefit of God’s Word – 4th January 2009 pm The Wonder of the Bible 1. The wonder of its formation-the way in which it grew-one of the mysteries of time. 2. The wonder of its unification-a library of 66 books, yet one Book. 3. The wonder of its age-the most ancient of all books. 4. The wonder ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What A Word Is This!

Contributed by Edmund Sherrill on Jan 11, 2009

All of us has a Nazareth in our life. A place in our midst where we have gotten rejected by the same people who helped get to where we are.

What A Word Is This? Luke 4:31-37 Here in our text, we find Jesus going down to Capernaum. Capernaum was a thriving city with great wealth and potential. Capernaum was Jesus headquarters. Jesus was often in Capernaum because His home folk in Nazareth rejected Him. There are times in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

"'the World Of Words"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 26, 2009

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus castng out a unclean spririt

4th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 1:21-28 "’The World of Words" 21 And they went into Capernaum; and immediately on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 ¶ And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lampstand And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

This is the third message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: EXODUS 25:31-40 TITLE: “THE LAMPSTAND AND THE WORD OF GOD” OPEN: A. Light is certainly important 1. It’s important for sight a. The visual ability of humans and other animals is the result of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Holy Word

Contributed by James Cloud on Mar 8, 2008

Studying the Word is essential to truly understand God and our relationships to each other.

God’s Holy Word Proverbs 3:1-24 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-24

Denomination: Anglican

Words Flowing With Life Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008

Our last stream or tradition that we will address is the word-centered life or the evangelical tradition. The natural balance to the compassionate life is the word-centered life. In fact, the word-centered life is also a very valuable to offsetting weakne

Streams of Living Water Words Flowing With Life John 6:61-69 November 14, 2004 Mark Eberly Our last stream or tradition that we will address is the word-centered life or the evangelical tradition. If you remember from last week, one of the great weaknesses of the compassionate life is doing good ...read more

Scripture: John 6:61-69

Denomination: Church Of God

Is "Church” A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 19, 2008

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)

I’ve always felt a little guilty over church. I felt guilty when I didn’t attend; felt guilty when I did attend; felt guilty if I didn’t become a member; felt guilty after I became a member; felt guilty when I stayed at a certain church; and felt guilty when I left that church. Then the cycle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Ear” God's Word

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 20, 2008

“Ear” God’s Word 1) By listening prayerfully, asking for understanding 2) By listening persistently, seeking depth of knowledge and conviction 3) By listening attentively, blocking out earthly cares and concerns

Can you palm a basketball? Can you grip a basketball with one hand so that you can pick it up off the floor and wave it around without it slipping out of your hand? I can’t palm a basketball and there’s nothing I can do about it. I stopped growing a long time ago. My hands won’t get any bigger than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Word On Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 23, 2008

An examination of the what evangelism will cost those who are engaged in its practice.

Sermon Three: The Old Testament Prophets and the World of 2005 Jonah 1-4 God’s Word on Evangelism Introduction As a way of acknowledging the All-Star forward’s impact, Nike has hung a billboard of James on the side of a building near Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cavaliers that is 110 feet ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ